Chapter 262 Evil, in other words, is justice_1

"Brother Dai, do you think brotherhood is more important, or women?" Xu Ran said, his expression turning serious. Actually, Davis was not too bad.

"Of course, brotherhood is more important," Davis said without hesitation.

"Well said, Brother Dai, let's have another drink," Xu Ran clinked glasses with Davis and continued drinking with him.

The countless people around them, watching Davis and Xu Ran drink with such enthusiasm, couldn't help but sigh: The Great Crown Prince is indeed a promising ruler, so humble as to lower his status and honor the talented. Xu Ran is truly a rare genius, with unparalleled talent and literary grace, free-spirited and unrestrained...

Of course, they could only see the surface.

It seemed the two of them got along well, but in reality, there was much hidden behind the scenes.

However, Davis was unaware that Xu Ran had plans to get him drunk and then go after "Zhu Zhuyun"... pah, to speak like that, how could one be so shameless?

He and "Zhu Zhuyun" had shared feelings for each other but were thwarted by the heavy sword of royal authority, and so from then on, Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuyun could only communicate with glances, full of sorrowful longing... That's how it should be.

Xu Ran was an upright man, not a villain. Only by saying this, could he hold true to his actions.

As a gentleman, of course he shouldn't do evil deeds. You just need to rephrase those deeds, and they become righteous.

Long after, when everyone had left the banquet,

Emperor Dai and Empress Zhu, seeing the profound friendship between Xu Ran and Davis, exchanged smiles and left without interfering. As the Great Crown Prince, Davis should indeed foster good communications with a young talent like Xu Ran!

Only through exchange can one improve!

The better the relationship between Xu Ran and Davis, the more benefits Davis could gain from Xu Ran once he ascended the throne. A genius like Xu Ran, destined to be a peerless power on the Continent, cannot be controlled by royal authority. For such a person, only genuine affection can touch him.

"Brother Xu, no more drinking, I'm going to be drunk if I continue," Davis said, retching a bit and clinking glasses with Xu Ran, downing it in one gulp. His face had turned completely red. He was not like Xu Ran, robust in stature; that a human body could consume so much alcohol and not collapse was already quite impressive.

But his swaying figure revealed Davis's current state, he was merely holding on by willpower.

In order not to lose face in front of Xu Ran, he persisted and kept himself from falling over.

Seeing this, Xu Ran didn't want to keep getting Davis drunk anymore.

"Well then, Brother Dai, I'll take you back," Xu Ran said, putting an arm around Davis and started heading out. He often went to the Great Prince's Mansion, so he was quite familiar with it.

Walking along the road, Davis looked at Xu Ran groggily and felt somewhat aggrieved. After a long struggle, he couldn't help but ask, "Brother Xu, how can you drink so much without getting drunk?"

Davis felt aggrieved; he was the Great Crown Prince, accustomed to drinking a lot for the sake of socializing since he was young, but in front of Xu Ran, he felt like a little brother, the most junior among them. Xu Ran drank even more than he did, so why was he totally fine?

Damn it, now he felt like he could barely pee, while Xu Ran was cool as a cucumber.

"Brother Dai, my body is a bit special, I usually don't get drunk under normal circumstances," Xu Ran said solemnly, seeing Davis's drowsy look and almost wanting to laugh. He possessed the Kirin Bloodline; how could an ordinary person possibly outdrink him?

"Well... okay," Davis said helplessly, feeling more and more sleepy. In order to maintain his dignity as the Great Crown Prince, he had to keep holding on.

"Brother Xu, who exactly was that dancing girl you mentioned today?" Davis couldn't drift to sleep and had to keep chatting with Xu Ran in spurts.

"I don't even know her name, I just know her surname is Zhu." Xu Ran replied with interest, harboring a distinctly mischievous delight in his heart.

"Surname Zhu?" Davis's awareness suddenly sharpened some, and he had an uneasy premonition. Surname Zhu, why does that feel so odd? Isn't that Zhu Yun's surname?

"Surname Shu, Brother Dai, have you drunk too much and can no longer hear clearly?" Xu Ran said, steadying Davis as they stepped into the Great Crown Prince's Mansion, leading him toward his bedroom.

"Oh, it seems I heard wrong. Brother Xu, I can hold my liquor quite well. The reason I got drunk this time was an accident, next time I'll drink with you until we can't stand." Davis asserted, forcing himself to seem capable. How could a man admit to being unable to hold his drink? Even if he couldn't outdrink Xu Ran, he had to pretend he could.

"Of course. Next time let Zhu Yun Jiě pour our wine, and we'll have a hearty drink." Xu Ran laughed. Davis did have an enlightened mindset indeed. Next time he had to drink Davis under the table. Davis doesn't get drunk, he doesn't return... Anyway, Xu Ran was certain he would never get drunk. Ten Davises couldn't outdrink him.

And for Xu Ran.

How did that saying go again?

The drinker's intent is not in the cup, but in enjoying the mountains and rivers.

Davis may simply enjoy the act of drinking, but Xu Ran naturally had other plans.

...

Xu Ran laid Davis down on the bed, and as soon as he did, Davis started snoring loudly, fast asleep.

He had been struggling to keep himself awake while talking to Xu Ran. Once on the bed, he couldn't hold on and instantly fell asleep.

"Xu Ran, you..." "Zhu Zhuyun" had been somewhat worried ever since she heard what Xu Ran said earlier, waiting for Xu Ran and Davis to return.

Seeing Davis passed out drunk in such a disheveled state, she found it hard to believe. Davis was a prince and often entertained his followers and the noble clans, so naturally, he could hold his liquor well; this was her first time seeing Davis so drunk.

"My dear Zhu Yun, don't you like it?" Seeing Davis was deep in slumber, Xu Ran became bold, no longer hiding anything. Zhu Zhuyun was his woman, now and in the future. Although there was a marriage arrangement between Zhu Zhuyun and Davis, what did that matter? So far, Davis had seldom even held Zhu Zhuyun's hand... and he would have even less of a chance in the future.

"Xu Ran, have you lost your mind?" Zhu Yun's pretty face changed slightly, glancing at the soundly sleeping Davis, her heart pounding, nearly going weak at the knees. If Davis were not deeply asleep and had a clear consciousness, wouldn't their little affair be exposed?

"What's there to fear? Brother Dai is already asleep." Xu Ran said, pulling Zhu Zhuyun tightly into his embrace and kissing her.

"You, mmm." Zhu Zhuyun's heart raced, filled with an inexplicable thrill.

"Xu Ran, let's leave this place first." Zhu Zhuyun was eventually overwhelmed, wanting to escape this place of trouble.

"Alright, but first, you have to say you love me, and include both our names," Xu Ran shamelessly demanded, encircling Zhu Zhuyun's soft waist.

"I, Zhu Zhuyun, will love Xu Ran forever. Let's go now, or I'll really get angry," Zhu Zhuyun managed, her face flushing with the effort of speaking out, kicking Xu Ran in annoyance as she resisted his advances. If Xu Ran continued with his antics, she would truly become angry.

"Fine, let's go." Xu Ran hooked his hand around Zhu Zhuyun's calf, scooping her up in a bridal carry, extending his spiritual power to ensure no one was around, swiftly making their way to Zhu Zhuyun's room.